This run will be a reverse route of Skyline Run V. The first half of the drive will be smooth, pretty, with bursts of speed depending on the locals. We'll start out in Middleburg, VA at 10am and cruise down some of the most beautiful roads in VA until we get to Front Royal, VA. Lunch will be at the traditional Melting Pot Pizza (cash only). The run will pick up from there on fast, lineless, twisty back roads. These roads usually have very little to no traffic which means we can be very 'spirited'. This will bring us all the way back to Middleburg and then a little further to Stone Ridge, VA where we'll stop. Addresses are in the route plan posted above.

Why start out with the smooth roads? As some of us know, the supercar/vintage drivers aren't fond of tight back roads which can have uneven/broken surfaces. This, hopfully, will encurage those drivers to come along for the first leg, enjoy lunch, and then do what they wish for the return trip while the rest of us push the limits on back roads.

Can't seem to find the post, but I remember hearing that the X5M was faster around the ring than the M5, if that's the case I'd love to see it maybe it sits between the handling of the E9X's and M5 Either way I'd love to see it on skyline

Can't seem to find the post, but I remember hearing that the X5M was faster around the ring than the M5, if that's the case I'd love to see it maybe it sits between the handling of the E9X's and M5 Either way I'd love to see it on skyline

you sure about that?

both are stock, and the M5 is a touring. This is straight line, not sure about the ring or twisties...

Can't seem to find the post, but I remember hearing that the X5M was faster around the ring than the M5, if that's the case I'd love to see it maybe it sits between the handling of the E9X's and M5 Either way I'd love to see it on skyline

just bought continental contisport extreme contact DW tires, hopefully they will be here for the run. I got them a little bigger then stock, 255f 275r. I am excited!

Not trying to scare you but I got a set of the same tires to the same size (275 rear) for one of the drive. My car felt unstable in hard turns and the traction control light lid up like Christmas lights. It never happened when I had my PS2 on these runs. I swapped them out for the PS2 after that and it was a world of difference. I'll never leave the PS2 again.

Has anybody driven this route recently (past week or so)? Just wondering about the road conditions. Hopefully that heavy rain we had last week washed away most of the sand DOT uses to treat the roads during the winter.

really? I had them for my 335i, 245s all around and they were great... thanks for the info

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Originally Posted by Petlizard

Not trying to scare you but I got a set of the same tires to the same size (275 rear) for one of the drive. My car felt unstable in hard turns and the traction control light lid up like Christmas lights. It never happened when I had my PS2 on these runs. I swapped them out for the PS2 after that and it was a world of difference. I'll never leave the PS2 again.

The continentals were back ordered so i actually ended up with the PS2s, they will be here friday, so more then enough time for the run. I am going to go finish off the tires i have now on friday, if anyone wants to come.

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Originally Posted by Petlizard

Not trying to scare you but I got a set of the same tires to the same size (275 rear) for one of the drive. My car felt unstable in hard turns and the traction control light lid up like Christmas lights. It never happened when I had my PS2 on these runs. I swapped them out for the PS2 after that and it was a world of difference. I'll never leave the PS2 again.